Judit Polgár Turns Down Hungarian Presidency István Báles July 21, 2026 The chess legend’s refusal has dealt an embarrassing blow to Hungary’s newly formed Tisza government.
Amnesty International Criticizes Hungarian PM Again TEC News July 20, 2026 The human rights watchdog has warned that PM Péter Magyar’s rushed nomination of Judit Polgár represents an undemocratic, unilateral approach to selection.
Hungary: Sulyok Gone, Magyar Endorses Chess Legend Judit Polgár for President TEC News July 20, 2026 Conservative opposition party Fidesz has condemned the removal of Tamás Sulyok as unlawful and the following floating of Polgár’s name as “eyewash.”
